ointment
noun
oint·ment
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Definition of ointment
: a salve or unguent for application to the skin
Examples of ointment in a Sentence
You should put some ointment on that cut.
Recent Examples on the Web
The fly in that ointment is that many states preclude attorneys general from distributing settlement money, because their legislatures control such funds. — Jan Hoffman, New York Times, "States Clash With Cities Over Potential Opioids Settlement Payouts," 5 Aug. 2019 But more occlusive, ointment-like products are some of the most effective at sealing in moisture and protecting skin. — Beth Janes, Good Housekeeping, "Are You Moisturizing Your Skin Correctly?," 2 Aug. 2019 Including cotton gauze squares, chlorhexidine rinse (not soap), triple antibiotic ointment, bandage tape, and two rolls of vet wrap (ask your vet how to use this). — Terry Gardner, latimes.com, "Earthquake preparedness tips — for your pets: How to keep them safe," 13 July 2019 The woman with the jar of ointment has often been said to be a prostitute; the disciples object to her presence at their gathering. — Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, "Rediscovering Natalia Ginzburg," 22 July 2019 But oils are also emollients, which means that unlike creams or ointments, which sink deep into skin for intensive, long-lasting hydration, oils tend to hang out near the surface. — Glamour, "Best Face Oil for Every Skin Type and How to Use Them," 16 May 2019 All of which has left Barak, who served as Netanyahu's commander in the elite Sayeret Matkal commando unit, as the proverbial fly in the Prime Minister's ointment. — Oren Liebermann, CNN, "The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has found its way into Israel's elections," 11 July 2019 Gandhi said, which is why castor oil is an ingredient in products such as anti-aging and stretch mark creams and ointments for sunburns and rashes. — Elizabeth Kiefer, Washington Post, "Cleopatra used it as a beauty aid. Now castor oil is staging a cosmetics comeback.," 8 July 2019 As of Monday, YouTube videos viewed millions of times were among the postings advocating the use of a cell-killing, or necrotizing, ointment called black salve to treat skin cancer. — Casey Newton, The Verge, "A conservative audit of Facebook’s speech policies is running behind schedule," 3 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ointment.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for ointment
ointment
noun
English Language Learners Definition of ointment
: a smooth substance that is rubbed on the skin to help heal a wound or to reduce pain or discomfort
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ointment
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oint·ment
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Kids Definition of ointment
: a thick greasy medicine for use on the skin
ointment
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oint·ment
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Medical Definition of ointment
: a salve or unguent for application to the skin
specifically
: a semisolid medicinal preparation usually having a base of fatty or greasy material
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